Haydn's Military Symphony Suggestions ?

Posted by: uem on 08 December 2003

Hello everone,

Had a chance to listen to Haydn's Military Symphony, with Zürichs Tonhalle Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Hogwood.
I found the performance quite interesting, but then I never heard this sypmphony in full before.

Any recommendations of recordings ?
Could be a "traditional performance / old instruments" or on modern instruments.
I admit- however -, I do prefer those with excellent / audiophile (?) qualities...

Thank you for your input

Urs

Posted on: 08 December 2003 by Todd A

I'm a modern instrument / big band kinda guy, so keep that in mind. I say try Beecham on EMI or Jochum on DG to start, and perhaps consider Slatkin of RCA for more modern sound.

"The universe is change, life is opinion." Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

Posted on: 10 December 2003 by uem

Thank you Todd,

I'll see whether I can obtain any of those here locally.
Anyone for an alternative with old instruments ?

Urs